The Conversation Continues: Words. Power.

I share this with you as another piece to consider.I don't necessarily agree with the approach that either one of these people are taking (and in generalI am a big fan of @theexpert), however, it is a great thing that we don't have to see things the same way and have the freedom to disagree.

I almost was going to say "in this country." I stopped myself because I realized that this is a part of the debate the murkys the waters. When westart putting pieces and parts in the picture thatcan be seen as politically based, the core of anypicture can be distorted.

What these two are wanting to get to at the core(I suspect) is the same thing we can all agree on: Can't we just have a respect for one another? The examples that they point out are ones that are most obviously lacking in respect for the other humanbeings involved. If there was an inherent respect, those words - whether they incite - or not - would never have been said.

Whether or not we agree, we must live in this worldtogether (some beautiful, thought provoking perspective by Carl Sagan) and odds are fairly good that there will always be disagreement when it comes to perspective. The beauty of disagreement is that it helps us to see ourselves more clearly, and helps us to define where we stand, and what is important to us.

What is sometimes not so beautiful are the ways thatwe sometimes express ourselves as a result of this disagreement. However, the disagreement and the resulting actions are two different things. Causenever equals effect. Are they/can they be related?Quite often it would seem likely, however to havethe two converge as it so often does can be a recipefor some of the horrendous acts that we have been witness to as human beings.

I realize that what I say may not fit for everyone,as disagreement is fueled with passion. Trying toget a person to change their mind sometimes on something (which is what so many of us do) is liketrying to take away their passion.

Think about the things you are passionate about. Is there any wonder why it only seems to make them want to fight for their perspective even more?